After each having a week off, the Whale Branch Warriors and the Kingstree Blazers will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Whale Branch came up short against Barnwell and fell 21-14. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Warhorses: they've now lost three in a row.
Jermon Bowers put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending a pass.
Even though they lost, Whale Branch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, while Kingstree put up plenty of points last Friday, the same can't be said for Atlantic Collegiate Academy. Kingstree breezed by Atlantic Collegiate Academy to the tune of 44-0. The matchup marked the Blazers' most dominant victory of the season.
Kingstree didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Mycheal Wallace, Javian Mccrea, and Xavier Dukes picked up one apiece. Mccrea also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 86.
The win made it two in a row for Kingstree and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Whale Branch, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Whale Branch has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 187.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Kingstree struggles in that department as they've been averaging 244.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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